Description
A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors wrapped around crispy chicken, this General Tso’s Chicken is a comforting dish that’s simple to make yet utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is well coated.
- Heat the oil: In a non-stick pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Create the sauce: In the same pan, add soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the pan and toss it in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with style: Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For an extra kick, adjust the red pepper flakes to your preference. Ensure that chicken is cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: General Tso's Chicken, Chinese cuisine, comfort food